Department
Overview

The Safety and
Security Department provides public safety services to the HACC community. Our
goal is to serve with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. Learn about
the Safety and Security Department.

Controls access to campus facilities. We open and lock
buildings. We also use key control and card access.

Inspects facilities.

Reports security and safety deficiencies. We report any
safety concerns to the Facilities Management Department for immediate
correction. We report campus safety issues promptly to the Safety and
Security Department. This will ensure we can quickly correct the issue.

Responds to and provides assistance during emergency
situations.

What can public safety officers do?

HACC public
safety officers can:

Make arrests as private citizens. The law allows
private citizens to make arrests for on-sight felony and retail/library
theft detainment. HACC public safety officers are not sworn as police
officers.

Ask for your identification. Public safety officers do
this to confirm you have lawful business on HACC campuses and property.

Report criminal incidents to the local police. Local
police have jurisdiction on our campuses. HACC's Department of Safety and
Security works closely with the Pennsylvania State Police and local law
enforcement agencies.

What should I do if I witnessed criminal
activity on HACC property?

Immediately
report any criminal activity you witness on HACC property. You can report it to:

The
campus Safety and Security Office

The
appropriate police agency

When you promptly
report criminal activity, HACC can issue timely warnings on campuses. It also enables
us to disclose accurate crime statistics.

You can make a
confidential report by:

Contacting the Campus Public Safety Department. You can
do this in person, by phone or by using a callbox.

Use the information in statistical disclosures. Safety
and Security includes criminal activity in the annual security report.

Safety and
Security uses information in accordance with the federal Clery Act
requirements. They do not include any information about the reporting party in
these disclosures.

Can I make an anonymous criminal report
to HACC's Public Safety Department?

You may elect to
remain anonymous when you report a crime to HACC's Public Safety Department or
any HACC authority.

How does HACC's Public Safety
Department handle criminal reports?

The campus public
safety department will report criminal activity to the local police. They will
then report the criminal activity to the Pennsylvania State Police as
necessary. The HACC Public Safety Department maintains a professional working
relationship with the state and local police departments in each of our host
municipalities.

If a student has
committed a criminal action or policy violation, the department will forward
the report to the campus dean of student services. The dean will review the
complaint. The dean may initiate student disciplinary action.

Any college
disciplinary action will be separate from civil authorities' actions. College
AP 592 governs the disciplinary procedure. You can find this procedure in the
Student Planner.

You can request
information on the outcome of college disciplinary proceedings against the
alleged offender. You must be:

A victim of a violent crime or non-forcible sex offense

The next-of-kin for a victim who was killed as a result
of a violent crime

You must make
your request in writing.

What certifications/licenses do public
safety officers have?

HACC requires all
officers to maintain the following certifications/licenses:

Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Act
(Act 235) certification

ASP Expandable Baton Basic
Certification

OCAT Basic OC Pepper Spray
Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Adult &Juvenile AED
Certifications

Pennsylvania Driver's License

Who can I call for safety and security
assistance?

Harrisburg Campus —717-780-2568

Gettysburg Campus —717-339-3528

Lancaster Campus —717-358-2999

Lebanon Campus —717-270-6368

Midtown #1 —717-780-2568

Midtown #2 —717-780-2568

York Campus —717-718-0408

How
does the HACC Public Safety Department respond to off-campus criminal activity?

The HACC Public
Safety Department does not have jurisdiction over off-campus crimes. HACC does not
have any officially-recognized off-campus student organizations or housing
facilities. The public safety department can provide assistance in contacting
the proper authorities.

If you witness any
criminal activity off campus, report it to the local or state law enforcement
agency.

How
does Safety and Security issue an alert notice?

Safety and
Security issues alert notices. We issue these notices when we become aware of a
potential safety and/or security risk to HACC community members. Safety risks
may be on college property or within our immediate vicinity.

We will issue
alerts through:

Voicemail

E-mail

Bulletins

e2Campus

Electronic signage

Campus publications such as the Fourth Estate student newspaper

Safety and
Security will advise local and state police agencies of potential risks.

Can I
see the campus crime log?

The HACC Public
Safety Department maintains a log of all criminal activity. The log includes the
nature of offense, date, time, location and disposition of the complaint.

You can view the
log at each campus's public safety office during campus operating hours. You
may not be able to view the information if it:

Is prohibited by law

Would jeopardize the confidentiality of a victim

Would jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation

Would cause a suspect to flee or evade detection

Would result in the destruction of evidence

We may archive logs
older than 60 days. We will make them available within two business days of your
request per federal requirements.

How
can I prevent crime?

Crime is broken
down into three elements:

Ability —This refers to the offender's
skill set. It assesses if the offender has the knowledge and skills
necessary to perform a crime.

Opportunity —This refers to the chance to
commit a crime. The offender can commit a crime because others are
careless. The offender may also make the crime possible.

Intent —This refers to the offender's
will to commit a crime.

As conscientious
citizens, it is our job to remove the element of opportunity. Removing
opportunity will lower the likelihood that you will become the victim of a
crime.

You can help by:

Keeping your vehicle locked at all
times.

Not leaving valuables in plain
view in your vehicle.

Walking with others whenever
possible, especially after dark.

Using the Safety and Security
escort program.

Being aware of your surroundings.

Locking office areas and smart
classrooms when not in use.

Not leaving personal belongings
unattended at any time.

Maintaining control of any keys
and access cards issued to you.

Being careful about what you post
on social networking sites. Do not publicly post schedules or other
information that may allow strangers to learn your location.

Reporting any safety or security
concerns.

Trusting your instincts. If
something "feels" wrong, it probably is.

How
does HACC educate the community on crime prevention?

Public safety
officers provide crime prevention presentations during new student orientations.
Officers also provide presentations at new employee orientations.

You can request additional
crime prevention educational materials and programs.
Student life staff periodically schedules presentations and informational
sessions by outside crime prevention organizations. These presentations may be
stand-alone events. You can also include them as part of another campus event. Contact
your campus student life office for more information on attending these events.